Savvy Senior: How to help a hoarding parent

Dear Savvy Senior,

My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?

Distraught in Centerville

Dear Distraught,

Unfortunately, hoarding or clutter addiction is a problem that’s become increasingly common in the U.S. It effects approximately 6 percent o...